New Chain & Tyres

[MacRR]

Not the most exotic add on's but the new chain's much easier on the eye than the old one that looked like it had come off a trawler, just need to keep it looking that way..... As you can see M7RR's only have a couple of miles on them but straightaway the bike feels like its got a slightly softer / more compliant ride than it had on the S20's

 

[powders]

What mileage did you get out of the original chain and sprockets

 

[MacRR]

It wasn't a mileage issue, it just looked crap despite my best (not good enough) efforts

 

[powders]

Yeah I was thinking you couldn't be through with them that quickly on a '15
Ps you'll love the tyres especially in the wet

 

[Sissymc7]

My chain looks like off a rat bike also new did on order for mc

 

[richy170]

What chain brand did you chose?

 

[MacRR]

It wasn't particularly scientific, I went with Renthal from B&C Express as I've used them in the past without any probs

 

[Beavis]

I've mostly used Pirellis the last 6 years with a couple of sets of Bridgestones in amongst them but I'm hearing about these Metzelers a lot now. I'll see what kinda mileage and feedback people are getting over the next few months and maybe give them a bash.

 

[JimmyMac]

I've mostly used Pirellis the last 6 years with a couple of sets of Bridgestones in amongst them but I'm hearing about these Metzelers a lot now. I'll see what kinda mileage and feedback people are getting over the next few months and maybe give them a bash.

Dunc, I got great mileage out of my 190 Metzeler K3 tyres on my old S1000RR, you would of course have to factor in your love of cakes and the additional weight your stallion has to carry when you have your tailpack on for the TT. I know your straighteners and make-up bag weigh a ton. Hehe

JimmyMac

 

[Beavis]

Dunc, I got great mileage out of my 190 Metzeler K3 tyres on my old S1000RR, you would of course have to factor in your love of cakes and the additional weight your stallion has to carry when you have your tailpack on for the TT. I know your straighteners and make-up bag weigh a ton. Hehe

JimmyMac

They do that right enough, youre the only one I know who has a pie pack instead of a tail pack !

 

[2002sportevo]

That new chain looks so much better......did you just replace the chain and keep the original sprockets given the relatively low mileage ?

 

[MacRR]

Yep, the bikes only done 2800 miles so sprockets still in good shape, took the opportunity to sort it while getting the new tyres put on

 

[2002sportevo]

Looks spot on......such a difference, I might do the same after I get back from the TT